Methodology to Evaluate Dripper Sensitivity to Clogging due to Solid Particles: An Assessment

Emitter clogging is a major problem in microirrigation systems, which may result from the isolated or combined effects of physical, chemical, and biological agents. Clogging caused by suspended solid particles is the most common plugging form of emitters. Water quality and emitter geometry are key a...

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Main Authors: Rogério Lavanholi, Fabricio C. Oliveira, Antonio P. de Camargo, José A. Frizzone, Bruno Molle, Nassim Ait-Mouheb, Séverine Tomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7697458